Neurosurgical Diagnosis and Treatment Protocols (Series of Medical Diagnosis and Treatment Protocols from Peking Union Medical College Hospital)

Author: Su Changbao, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH) was established in 1921 as the affiliated hospital of Peking Union Medical College, which was founded by the Rockefeller Foundation in China. PUMCH is the clinical college of Peking Union Medical University, the clinical research institute of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and a large comprehensive hospital integrating medicine, education, and research. It is also one of the technical guidance centers designated by the Ministry of Health for diagnosing and treating difficult and critical diseases. The hospital boasts a team of outstanding medical professionals, educators, and researchers, as well as advanced equipment. With a full range of specialties and strong technical capabilities, PUMCH has maintained a leading position in medical, research, and teaching among its peers in China for over 80 years. It holds an important place in the history of modern Chinese medicine and enjoys a high reputation. In March 2002, it was approved by the State Council to merge with Beijing Postal General Hospital, forming the Peking Union Medical College Hospital under the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. The hospital covers an area of 170,000 square meters, has nearly 2,000 inpatient beds, and employs 3,355 staff, including over 400 professors, associate professors, and individuals with equivalent titles. PUMCH currently has 10 national key disciplines, 7 joint research centers with foreign investment, 42 clinical and technical departments, and 55 wards. Its average daily outpatient and emergency visits exceed 5,000, with over 30,000 annual inpatient admissions.
Based on years of clinical practice, PUMCH has compiled a series of books titled Medical and Diagnostic Guidelines of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, reflecting its current medical and diagnostic standards. The series includes 37 volumes covering 37 departments, such as Cardiology, Hematology, Respiratory Medicine, Endocrinology, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Allergy, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Nephrology, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Urology, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Anesthesiology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Laser Therapy, Radiology, Ultrasound Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care, Otolaryngology, Stomatology, Ophthalmology, Pathology, Laboratory Medicine, Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Medicine, Physical Rehabilitation, and Nutrition. These volumes encompass most clinical and technical departments. The publication of this series meets the needs of clinical medical work and modern hospital management. It serves not only as a systematic guide for PUMCH's clinical operations but also as a reference for medical professionals nationwide.
The editor-in-chief believes that compiling this series is a summary and refinement of past work experience, aiming to provide basic procedures and methods for clinical practice. It reflects currently mature and applicable methods and technologies, which will need to be continuously updated and revised as disciplines evolve. The publication of this series does not hinder the development of new medical technologies or technological upgrades.